July 15, 2022

The past few months have been filled with introspection, tough decisions and honest conversations that scared the hell out of us at times.

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June 19, 2022

There is nothing more exciting than trying to piece together your new home that you are going to share with the love of your life. Whether you have never really had the chance or the reason to invest in quality furniture sets, you now have a reason since you are married. After all, it is

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June 13, 2022

Have you heard of Dave Ramsey and his Seven Baby Steps for success in personal finance? If not, you are missing out on a fantastic resource for achieving financial freedom for your family.

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June 13, 2022

Do you and your spouse use a single, joint checking account? Or do you choose to keep separate bank accounts? Have you considered the alternatives?

I was frankly surprised at the responses I’ve heard to these questions lately. This post outlines the case for both scenarios and explains why this decision should matter in your own marriage.

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May 17, 2022

You Need A Budget (YNAB) is the best budgeting software I have ever used. In fact, YNAB is so awesome that my wife even likes it!

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May 14, 2022

How would you and your partner benefit from an extra $250, $500, or even $1,000 every month? In this post, I want to share why side hustles for couples are so important and show you how to make it happen – complete with real-life examples of the many ways we’ve added to the bottom line

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May 11, 2022

When Kansas farm girl Dorothy closed her eyes and murmured longingly, “There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home!” she was speaking as a twelve year old who had come to recognize the true magic of home, not as a young adult comfortably and seemingly permanently ensconced under your roof. Home is a wonderful place,

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May 2, 2022

So, you are married now, congratulations! You’re about to experience a wonderful ride. If you are like most people, you probably have some student loan debt that you are holding onto and now that you are married, it may have doubled. Since you both share debt now, you may want to think about paying it

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April 29, 2022

Buying a home is one of the first financial decisions you and your spouse will make. Since it is a major life decision and purchase, it is best that you take your time. Purchasing a property encompasses a lot more factors than the aesthetics and requires a great deal of input from both parties. Essentially,

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April 21, 2022

Note: This is a guest post from Betsy Alvarez. No doubt, a successful marriage requires a lot of hard work at times. While getting married may seem simple, staying married can often be a challenge. If you and your spouse want to spend the rest of your lives together, there are certainly things you can

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